Quaaludes (Glutethimide & Methaqualone)
- What are quaaludes?
- Street Names
- How are they taken?
- What are the effects?
- What are the dangers?
- Are they addictive?
What are quaaludes?
- Quaaludes are depressants.
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Street Names
"ludes"
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How are they taken?
- Quaaludes are usually taken as pills.
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What are the effects?
- Downers can make the person who takes them feel euphoria and reduce their inhibitions.
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What are the dangers?
- The consequences of taking these pills can include depression, poor reflexes, slurred speech, and even coma.
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Are they addictive?
Addiction rarely occurs among people who use a pain reliever, central nervous system depressant, or stimulant as prescribed; however, inappropriate use of prescription drugs can lead to addiction in some cases.
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Sources:
Below are links PAMF accessed when researching this topic. PAMF, however, does not sponsor or endorse any of these sites, nor does PAMF guarantee the accuracy of the information contained on them.
National Institute on Drug Abuse. NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse. Created with the help and advice of teens, presents information on the science behind drug abuse and has animated illustrations, quizzes, and games. Accessed June 2004.
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Drug Descriptions: Glutethimide & Methaqualone. Accessed June 2004.
Office of National Drug Control Policy. Street Terms: Methaqualone. Accessed June 2004.
More on teen drug abuse
Last Reviewed: October 2004
Below are links PAMF accessed when researching this topic. PAMF, however, does not sponsor or endorse any of these sites, nor does PAMF guarantee the accuracy of the information contained on them.
National Institute on Drug Abuse. NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse. Created with the help and advice of teens, presents information on the science behind drug abuse and has animated illustrations, quizzes, and games. Accessed June 2004.
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Drug Descriptions: Glutethimide & Methaqualone. Accessed June 2004.
Office of National Drug Control Policy. Street Terms: Methaqualone. Accessed June 2004.
More on teen drug abuse
Last Reviewed: October 2004